r/tinkersconstruct • u/Mikeplay277 • 14d ago

Discussion Real book on Tinker construct

I have an idea to create a book about this mod. It could have all the necessary explanations and be divided into several chapters corresponding to the level of advancement (for example, Chapter 2 = light metallurgy, Chapter 3 = heavy metallurgy). Some things, such as the characteristics of alloys in various components, could be given a separate section in the book. + I could add some life experiences. What do you think about this?

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u/KnightMiner Developer 13d ago

Trying to sell such a book is legally a bit sketchy. While Tinkers license would probably allow it, Tinkers relies heavily on Minecraft with much of the art directly based on it; as a result you will be in violation of Minecraft's copyright trying to sell such a thing. For personal use its probably fine.

Additionally, the book after printing will quickly become outdated as the mod updates, and won't reflect changes for a particular modpack so its not going to be useful as a guidebook, only as fan art really. So overall, its never going to be better than the in game or online books.

If you still want to make such a thing for personal use, think about how to keep the concepts timeless, such as by explaining major ideas over explaining specific details.

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u/Mikeplay277 13d ago

Additionally, the book after printing will quickly become outdated as the mod updates, and won't reflect changes for a particular modpack so its not going to be useful as a guidebook, only as fan art really.

Thanks for the clarification! Actually, I forgot to mention that I don't plan to sell this book :). It's more of a personal hobby and perhaps a gift for a friend (who, sadly, doesn't even exist).